Side-by-side comparison of DH1 Durham and DH3 Chester le street covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DH3 is the more affordable option at £180,000 median vs £219,000 in DH1. DH3 has lower recorded crime (3,407 vs 6,992 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | DH1 Durham | DH3 Chester le street |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £219,000 | £180,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,622 | £2,622 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,992 | 3,407 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 36.5 | 40.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 86.3 | 95.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.